Fish hook trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fish hook was worth $357.2 million in 2024, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $357.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $372.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $406.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $404.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $346.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $337.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $337.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $289.3M | 13.0K t |
Top fish hook exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Japan and Vietnam. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $146.6M | 41% |
| Japan | $48.3M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $23.6M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $18.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $16.1M | 4.5% |
| Philippines | $14.2M | 4% |
| United States | $11.9M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $8.9M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $78.7M | 22% |
| United States | $42.2M | 12% |
| China | $12.8M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $11.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $9.0M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $8.1M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $7.2M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.8M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $6.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $75.26 per kg and China $13.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9507.20: Fish-hooks: whether or not snelled. HS 9507 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fish hook?
China exported $146.6 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Japan (14%) and Vietnam (7%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fish hook?
Japan imported $78.7 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and China (4%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fish hook?
It was worth $357.2 million in 2024, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $406.7 million. 123 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of fish hook per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $75.26 per kg and China $13.88 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for fish hook?
The HS code for fish hook is subheading 9507.20, in chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9507 page.
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